Also in the realm of pop-culture characters making gains, Archer is up 43 ranks among boys.

As for the rest, good luck discerning a reason for their sudden explosive popularity.

Just as interesting were the names that declined in popularity. For the boys, Braeden (-105), Brayen (-73), Jalen (-70), Jaylen (-51) and Braden (-45) all took a hit. Does this mean the end of America's -aden phase?

You might think so, but you'd be wrong. Zayden (+63), Zaiden (+56) both made big leaps this year.